British Columbia
Vernon set to welcome hundreds of athletes for the Special Olympics BC Winter Games
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
More than 900 people have signed up to volunteer at the event. Continue reading
National park opponents call for extension to public consultation period
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
“It doesn’t give enough time, even if they have something by the end of February.” Continue reading
Another indication of the high cost of land in Metro Vancouver
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
‘The average assessed value is $300,000. In Vancouver that number jumps up to $1.9 million,’ said Andrew Scott, CMHC senior analyst. Continue reading
Resilient species newly discovered in B.C. cave may be survivor from Ice Age
Haplocampa wagnelli, the arthropod found in a cave on Vancouver Island, is about three to four millimetres long, with six legs, no eyes, and a whitish, almost transparent colour. Continue reading
B.C. Attorney General David Eby says ‘huge interest’ exists for money laundering public inquiry
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Attorney General David Eby has opened the door even further to a public inquiry into money laundering in B.C.’s casinos, housing market and race tracks. Continue reading
Rail line through Field, B.C. reopens after train derailment kills 3 workers
The train was travelling west to Vancouver when it derailed near the Alberta-B.C. border at around 1 a.m. Mountain time Monday. Continue reading
B.C. trucking industry impacted by multi-day Okanagan highway closure
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The detour means that costs related to transportation may rise. Continue reading
Richmond may be next city to declare climate emergency
Coun. Michael Wolfe will present a motion at Monday’s council meeting to have the city declare a climate emergency. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Will this pipeline that we supposedly own ever get built?
The delayed pipeline is further proof that in Trudeau’s attempt to keep everyone happy, he is pleasing no one and getting even less done. Continue reading
Mystery of missing Merritt cowboy deepens as search continues amid plunging temperatures
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“If anybody could survive it, that’s the kind of guy who could.” Continue reading